fresh! fraser valley : get a fresh perspective on business in the fraser valley

Do you need a fresh perspective on doing business or on businesses in the Fraser Valley?

Fresh! Fraser Valley is hosting a series of engaging workshops on a variety of topics at Ramada on Saturday. I will be speaking about and showing examples of the impact professional photography can have on your business. I have an extra VIP ticket so please send me an email if you would like it!

There is also a local business showcase running from 9AM – 5PM at the Ramada Plaza and Conference Centre featuring a variety of Fraser Valley businesses and entrepreneurs. Entrance to the showcase is by donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. We will are in booth #3 so you are invited to stop by to check out our latest work and enter our draw for a free headshot session!

Here is the line up of speakers for the workshops:

9:00   Lynne Robson
          Crazy Chameleon Web Design
          How to get a professional, useful website.

9:30   Kristi Ferguson
          Double You Business Services

          So you have a website… now what are you going to do with it?

10:00 Jennifer Marles
          Oyen, Wiggs, Green & Mutala LLP

          The basics of intellectual property law and the importance of protecting your work
          online.

10:30 Danielle Knowles
          Red Pencil

          Writing for the web: everything from style and word choice to font selection.

11:00 Dan and Nikki Klassen
          Triple I Web Solutions

          E-commerce solutions for your business.

11:30 Teri-Lyn Conrad
          RedBarn Group

          Social media.

12:30 Gary Jones
          Financial Security Advisor

          The power of networking.

1:00   Owen Greaves
          Consultant

          Why sharing knowledge and resources can contribute to entrepreneurial success.

1:30   Rick Rake
          Click Media Works

          Making the transition from traditional media to new media.

2:00   Darcie Brown
          Revival Arts Studio

          The power and importance of using professional images to represent businesses and
          entrepreneurs.

2:30   Kristi Ferguson
          Double You Business Services

          How to hire a Virtual Assistant and how outsourcing can help your business grow.

3:00   Ray Windecker
          Red Pencil

          How poor writing reflects negatively on professional image and offering practical tips
          for improvement.

3:30   Doug Edgar
          Compass Strategies

          Why 80 percent of strategic plans are never implemented and how you can make sure
          yours isn’t one of them.

You can read more write ups and information about registering for the workshops on the Fresh! Fraser Valley website.